Canadian Dollar jumps broadly today, following upside breakout in oil price, and partly supported by solid GDP growth data. Australian Dollar is following as the second strongest, while Dollar is also rebounding. On the other hand, Sterling reversed earlier rallies after failing to sustain above a key resistance against Dollar. Subsequent selloff sends the Pound
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Latest data released by Markit – 1 June 2021 The preliminary report can be found here. The headline is a record high reading as manufacturing conditions continue to improve at an unprecedented pace in the UK amid the reopening, with output growth and new orders also rising sharply. Markit notes that: “The UK PMI surged
NEW DELHI: Gold prices on Tuesday traded near a five-month high scaled last week, supported by a softer dollar and growing inflationary pressures. The precious metals extended gains in domestic markets on the back of mixed cues. Investors awaited key US data that will provide a clearer picture on the global economy’s recovery path. Market
As expected, the RBA left all monetary policy measures unchanged in June. Policymakers maintained a dovish tone, suggesting no rate hike at least until 2024. They also affirmed that some adjustments to the monetary policy would be made in July. On economic developments, while reiterating the “strong” growth outlook in 2021 and 2022, the central
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NEW DELHI: Gold rose by Rs 195 to Rs 48,608 per 10 gram in the national capital on Monday following a gain in the precious metal prices, according to HDFC Securities. In the previous trade, it had closed at Rs 48,413 per 10 gram. Silver dipped marginally by Rs 15 to Rs 70,521 per kilogram
Trading continue to be relatively subdued as US and UK are both on holiday. Sterling is mildly softer, followed by Dollar, and Swiss Franc. On the other hand, Australian Dollar is strengthening mildly, ahead of RBA rate decision in the upcoming Asian session. It’s highly unlikely for the central bank to alter the forward guidance
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NEW DELHI: The third tranche of the sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme 2021-22 opened for subscription on Monday. This issue comes soon after the first and second tranche, but is priced slightly higher than both. Prospective bidders, who intend to subscribe to the scheme, can bid for a minimum of 1 gm of gold at
Dollar weakens broadly in relatively quiet Asian session today, while Australian Dollar is strengthening. Asia markets are trading mildly lower, but losses are limited. Month-end flow, plus holiday in the UK and the US, could keep activity subdued today. But the week ahead is extremely busy, with lots of first-tier economic data featured. Technically, Dollar’s
Australian PM Morrisson visited New Zealand over the weekend to meet with PM Ardern. Ahead of his visit New Zealand Trade Minister O’Connor said the NZ government was backing Australia in Australia’s trade tensions with China:. “New Zealand is participating in this dispute as a third party because it raises systemic issues of importance to the
NEW DELHI: Aluminium prices on Friday fell Rs 2.45 to Rs 193.60 per kg in the futures market as participants trimmed their positions on a low trend in the spot market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium for delivery in June declined by Rs 2.45, or 1.25 per cent, to Rs 193.60 per kg in
The June RBA meeting will have little surprise, as the central bank has already planned to adjust yield curve control (YCC) and QE measures in July. This week, policymakers will discuss recent economic data and the economic impacts of the lockdown in Melbourne. All monetary policy measures will stay unchanged: The cash rate target would
Weekly futures forex positioning data from the CFTC: EUR long 104K vs 100K long last week. Longs increased by 4K GBP long 31K vs 25K long last week. Longs increased by 6K JPY short 50K vs 51K short last week. Shorts decreased by 1K CHF short 1K vs 4K short last week. Shorts decreased by 3K AUD
NEW DELHI: Copper futures on Friday slipped 1.17 per cent to Rs 760.95 per kg as participants cut their positions amid muted demand in the domestic market. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for the June delivery eased by Rs 9, or 1.17 per cent, to Rs 760.95 per kg in a business turnover
A look at seasonal trends in the forex market for June 2021 June will begin after a long weekend in the US as we turn the calendar Tuesday with an OPEC meeting that could set the table for crude and commodity currencies. In the bigger picture, economic data and central banks are growing drivers in
Domestic gold and silver prices declined on Friday amid a rise in the dollar and US bond yields. A record high on Dalal Street also dented the safe-haven appeal of bullion. MCX nearby-month futures (June 4) were last seen quoting at Rs 48,380 per 10 grams in early deals in the evening session, Rs 201